December 2014

Losing a tooth can be a nightmare; it can cause discomfort, pain and embarrassment – but, don’t despair, there are options! One of the more common alternatives to fix a lost tooth is dental implants, but why? Well, dental implants are one of the best and most permanent options, perhaps because of their many advantages, …

How many times have we felt something wrong with our body but ignored it? It’s funny how we tend to ignore what our body is telling us, even when we’re in pain. When it comes to dental care or any type of injury to your teeth, you shouldn’t dismiss it or delay getting it looked …

Even if you brush and floss regularly, many of our everyday habits can still contribute to the darkening or discolouration of our teeth. Smoking and many of the foods we eat and drink can stain and discolour our beautiful smiles. In particular, coffee, red wine and tea can be quite the ‘stain-ers.’ Although there are …

The dictionary definition of dentophobia is “the fear of dentists or dental procedures.” While there exists a range of findings on the number of people afraid of dental treatment, some surveys have reported findings as high as 80% of those surveyed, with others showing no less than 30%. Either way, it’s pretty safe to assume …